by Aaron | Oct 16, 2012 | Morocco Articles
Morocco’s arts scene has a storied past to match its vibrant present. In the 1950s and ‘60s, expatriate writers and artists like Paul Bowles and William S. Burroughs flocked to the so-called International Zone, a cosmopolitan, semi-autonomous region in Tangier, where...
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Oct 8, 2012 | Morocco Articles
The city of Beni Mellal is one of the fastest growing cities in Morocco. Positioned between the Middle Atlas Mountains and Atlas Mountains, it is a great location for adventures in this region of the country. Beni Mellal is almost exactly between Marrakech and Fez...
by Brinda | Sep 26, 2012 | Casablanca, Morocco Articles
Morocco is known, of course, for its captivating marketplaces, full of twists and turns and treasures. As the country develops, it only makes sense for it to embrace the marketplace of the 21st century—the mega mall. Casablanca’s luxurious mall is a consumers’...
by Shaun Kilgore | Sep 24, 2012 | Morocco Articles
If you’re an avid birdwatcher, you might want to consider a trek to Morocco. The country’s mix of varied landscapes, including mountains, wetlands and deserts, offer travelers opportunities to see an eclectic mix of rare and endangered bird species. The country has...
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Sep 12, 2012 | Morocco Articles
Those who are romantics at heart are likely to swoon at the opportunity to visit Kalaat M’gouna, especially in the spring. This city in the Dades Valley is famous for one thing: roses. Kalaat M’gouna means Valley of the Roses and the city itself is named after the...
by Brinda | Sep 10, 2012 | Marrakesh, Morocco Articles
Marrakesh visitors with money to burn have no shortage of places to spend it, from luxurious spas to endless marketplace treasures. Happily, this vibrant city also has many free things to enjoy as well. Djeema el Fna Marrakesh’s symbolic heart, the Djemaa el Fna, is...